Exeter Phoenix is the city's flagship multi-arts venue, tucked down Gandy Street at Bradninch Place (EX4 3LS) with a main auditorium of around 450. Beyond ticketed gigs across music, theatre, cinema, contemporary art, dance and comedy, the Cafe Bar hosts grassroots performance nights — including the long-running spoken-word/open-mic strand 'Taking the Mic', hosted by poet Tim King, which welcomes singer-songwriters alongside comedy and poetry. A welcoming, well-equipped home for emerging Devon talent in the heart of Exeter's city centre.
Exeter · Every 3rd Wednesday of the month · No fee listed
Exeter Phoenix Open Mic
Exeter open mic at Exeter Phoenix — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 5-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 5 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:30 |
| Slot | 5 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 100 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets |
| Host | Tim King |
| Website | exeterphoenix.org.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 3rd Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Sign up by email
20:00 Kick-off· 5-minute slots
20:30 Last songs
04 — Find Exeter Phoenix
Bradninch, PlaceGetting there
Gandy St, Bradninch, Place,
Exeter EX4 3LS
Exeter EX4 3LS
The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Bradninch, Place, ExeterAbout the night
Exeter Phoenix is the city's multi-arts venue, tucked down Gandy Street, and its current open-mic fixture is 'Taking the Mic' — a free monthly spoken-word and poetry open mic on the third Wednesday of the month from 8pm, hosted by spoken word artist and erstwhile Bard of Exeter Tim King. Poetry is the mainstay, but comedy, philosophy, theatrical acts and singer-songwriters are welcome too. Every performer gets a five-minute slot and there are 16 spaces each night: book one by emailing TTM@speakinsong.co.uk or through the night's Facebook group, or just come and watch. The venue has previously hosted broader open-mic nights too (the inclusive Illumic night for music, comedy and performing arts, and an under-25s 'IRL' open mic) — those aren't currently on the calendar, so check the Phoenix what's-on page if you're after a music slot. A properly welcoming, well-run stage rather than a noisy back room.
Exeter Phoenix is the city's flagship multi-arts venue, tucked down Gandy Street at Bradninch Place (EX4 3LS) with a main auditorium of around 450. Beyond ticketed gigs across music, theatre, cinema, contemporary art, dance and comedy, the Cafe Bar hosts grassroots performance nights — including the long-running spoken-word/open-mic strand 'Taking the Mic', hosted by poet Tim King, which welcomes singer-songwriters alongside comedy and poetry. A welcoming, well-equipped home for emerging Devon talent in the heart of Exeter's city centre.
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Bradninch, Place · Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Exeter Phoenix Open Mic
Exeter open mic at Exeter Phoenix — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 5 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 5 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Exeter Phoenix Open Mic — Quick Facts
Exeter Phoenix Open Mic runs on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Exeter Phoenix in Exeter, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 5 Nov 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Exeter Phoenix’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 20:30. Sign-up is by email, in advance, from 19:30. Each act gets about 5 minutes, so the night holds around 6 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Tim King hosts the night.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 24m
Age18+
Sign-upBy email, in advance
Capacityc. 100 standing
Who playsMusicians · Comedians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostTim King
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteexeterphoenix.org.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery 3rd Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 20:30
Sign-up19:30By email
Slots5minutes eachRoom for about 6 acts
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About This Open Mic
Exeter Phoenix is the city's multi-arts venue, tucked down Gandy Street, and its current open-mic fixture is 'Taking the Mic' — a free monthly spoken-word and poetry open mic on the third Wednesday of the month from 8pm, hosted by spoken word artist and erstwhile Bard of Exeter Tim King. Poetry is the mainstay, but comedy, philosophy, theatrical acts and singer-songwriters are welcome too. Every performer gets a five-minute slot and there are 16 spaces each night: book one by emailing TTM@speakinsong.co.uk or through the night's Facebook group, or just come and watch. The venue has previously hosted broader open-mic nights too (the inclusive Illumic night for music, comedy and performing arts, and an under-25s 'IRL' open mic) — those aren't currently on the calendar, so check the Phoenix what's-on page if you're after a music slot. A properly welcoming, well-run stage rather than a noisy back room.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Exeter Phoenix’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 24m
Sign-up opens · Venue closes19:30By email, in advance
Kick-off20:00Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Music ends20:30Last act finishes
Slots5minutes eachroom for about 6 acts
How often
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 16 Dec · Wed 20 Jan
Kit
Exeter Phoenix provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00 with a set that fits 5 minutes.
Find Exeter Phoenix
Gandy St, Bradninch, Place, Exeter EX4 3LS
AddressGandy St, Bradninch, Place
AreaBradninch, Place, Exeter
PostcodeEX4 3LS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Exeter Phoenix in Bradninch, Place, Exeter; EX4 3LS is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Ale House, New Fountain Inn, The Plough Inn and The Cavern
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00. The open mic runs until about 20:30. Exeter Phoenix provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Exeter Phoenix provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
5 minutes per act — typically 1 songs solo.
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Gandy St, Bradninch, Place, Exeter EX4 3LS.
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The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EX4 3LS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at Exeter Phoenix
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JAN
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13
Republica
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- AgeAll ages
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NOV
21
Baskery
Exeter
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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NOV
22
Blair Dunlop
Exeter
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreFolk
View details›
NOV
28
Elvana
Exeter
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NOV
29
Colosseum
Exeter
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- GenreRock, Pop
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NOV
29
Mr.b the Gentleman Rhymer
Exeter
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JAN
7
Guns 2 Roses, Nirvanah
Exeter
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Garage
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JAN
23
Chopsuey, Slip-NOT, LP Tribute UK
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Exeter Phoenix open mic in brief. The Exeter Phoenix open mic runs every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 5 minutes. Exeter Phoenix’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Exeter are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — What's on at Exeter Phoenix
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RepublicaFriday, 13 November 2026
BaskerySaturday, 21 November 2026
Blair DunlopSunday, 22 November 2026
ElvanaSaturday, 28 November 2026ColosseumSunday, 29 November 2026RepublicaFriday, 13 November 2026BaskerySaturday, 21 November 2026Blair DunlopSunday, 22 November 2026ElvanaSaturday, 28 November 2026ColosseumSunday, 29 November 2026More dates at Exeter Phoenix: Mr.b the Gentleman Rhymer, Guns 2 Roses, Nirvanah and Chopsuey, Slip-NOT, LP Tribute UK.
Rooms near Exeter Phoenix: 12 Bar Music & Social, Acoustic Music Club (The Memorial Hall), Apple & Parrot, Artigiano, Babbacombe Theatre, Bideford Pannier Market, Bomba Exeter, Coolings Gandy Street, Court Farm Inn, Creative Innovation Centre, Exeter Corn Exchange and Forde Hall Social Club.
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